Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Millions dreaming - Maher’s Gold Coast roadmap for Anamoe foal
Trainer Ciaron Maher will take his chances in the Magic Millions sales ring next year with a $360,000 filly by Anamoe, but the long-term target is to have her in the $3 million 2YO Classic in January 2027.
Trading places - Tamac’s Mark Taylor prepares for life after the farm
Tamac Farm Stud, a NSW bloodstock operation that has ridden the highs and the lows of the thoroughbred industry over six decades, is on the market with owner Mark Taylor hoping to make one final splash during the Magic Millions National Sales series.
Orton does it his way - long-serving Vinery general manager steps away from leading Hunter Valley stud
Peter Orton will bring the curtain down on 25 years at Hunter Valley stud Vinery to focus on his own thoroughbred industry pursuits.
Run The Numbers – Fastnet Rock hunts a rare double
It has been 19 years since a champion Australia broodmare sire finished top five in the general sires' title. Fastnet Rock, destined for back-to-back damsire titles and currently sixth on the general table, is seeking to emulate his own sire Danehill as his tremendous legacy continues to build.
Rowe On Monday - Chester weaves his Magic in Mongolia, Journalism’s Coolmore future, catalogue clue to Japanese winner and Lights out?
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with David Chester after his latest recruiting drive for Magic Millions, ponders whether a Preakness winner could end up shuttling, looks at Satomi Oka’s latest success in Japan, and reveals plans for a well-bred and in-form mare.
Weanlings the sole focus of Inglis' Great Southern
Inglis will offer 320 foals, including a daughter of Group 1 winner Catchy, in its first weanling-only edition of the Great Southern Sale in Melbourne next month.
Highs and lows - how an SA breeder kept the faith in Benedetta
As Benedetta tries to win another Group 1 race in the Doomben 10,000, Brenton Parker recalls the fortuitous moment when the mare he bred and sold as a yearling came back into his life.